Tag: Philippines
Church choir in central Philippines offers inspiration to people stuck in...
A church-based choir in the central Philippines has released an online cover version of a church classic to remind people to remain calm amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Media: The other COVID-19 frontliners
Most affected by the pandemic are the freelancers, especially provincial reporters and photographers who are paid for every story or photograph used
Remembering a martyr’s death
On May 3, 2000, Claretian missionary priest Rhoel Gallardo, a quiet, simple missionary died in a crossfire between the bandit Abu Sayyaf group and the Philippine military.
PHOTOS: Living one’s faith in the midst of pandemic
Being a Catholic is not just about going to church. It is not about priests and bishops. It is about following the teachings of Jesus Christ, and living it every day, even in the midst of a pandemic.
Carmelite nuns sew face masks for Manila’s poor
During the quarantine period, the nun believes that it is God's call for them to sew masks for the poor, saying that "He will keep bothering you."
Update: Authorities withdraw go signal for religious gatherings under GCQ
The Philippine government has withdrawn its earlier statement that it will allow religious gatherings in areas under "general community quarantine," or GCQ, starting May...
Philippines rights advocates battle ‘virus’ as infectious as COVID-19
President Duterte and his lieutenants brush off complaints of abuse, insisting the tough measures are aimed at protecting citizens from the pandemic
Pandemic is no excuse to ignore human rights
Authoritarian govts should not weaponize the pandemic to subvert human rights
Pandemic offers opportunity for Church’s ‘ministry of love’
The Church walks and journeys with the people even amid the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic
Philippine bishops to consecrate nation to Mary
The Philippines, through its archdioceses and dioceses, will be consecrated to the care of the Blessed Mother amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The bishops are expected...